President of Venezuela

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/president-of-venezuela

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is President of Venezuela?Six years
2. What is the date of first presidency?1811
3. What is the first president?Cristóbal Mendoza
4. What is the role of the President of Venezuela?The President is both the head of state and head of government. They lead the country, make policies, and command the military.
5. Who was the first President of Venezuela?Cristóbal Mendoza was the first president after Venezuela became independent in 1811.

Head of State: The symbolic and ceremonial leader of a nation, representing it on the world stage.
Head of Government: The chief executive responsible for the day-to-day administration and policy-making of a country.
National Executive: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and policies.
Commander-in-Chief: The supreme commander of a nation's armed forces.